Ayurveda is one of the great healing systems of the world, a system that millions of people still rely on every day. After centuries of development and improvement it has amassed a vast body of knowledge on human health and how to restore it when things go wrong. For those new to Ayurveda its terminology and concepts can be strange at first, but with the help of this easy-to-follow book one can quickly understand the eternal truths of the human body, mind and spirit and how herbs help achieve balance and good health. Part one of the book covers the philosophy and history of Ayurveda; part two describes how wellbeing is a balance of the three energies of universe; part three covers diagnosis and treatment; and the final part describes covers 50 of the most important herbs.